KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration and public health officials from several states determined onions caused arecent salmonella outbreak.
The outbreak was found to have been linked to whole red, white and yellow onions distributed by ProSource Inc. that were imported from Chihuahua, Mexico, according to the CDC.
In September, investigators began looking into the cause of the outbreak that ultimately affected 37 states.
Investigators are continuing to work to determine if any other onions or suppliers are connected to the outbreak.
Epidemiological data shows that as of Oct. 18, 652 people have been infected between May 31 to Sept. 30.
The age range affected has included those younger than one and those as old as 97.
No deaths have been reported in connection to the outbreak.
